About WP PTO
The William Penn Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) aims to:
- Establish and maintain a working relationship among parents, school and community.
- Support school improvement teams and promote the finest education possible for the students at William Penn Elementary.
- Expand technology and supplement equipment and supplies.
- Increase student safety and security.
- Develop programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum.
- Enhance the quality of education by raising funds for school supplies or programs that fall outside the school budget.
The PTO DOES | The PTO DOES NOT |
|---|---|
| Support the educational programs and extracurricular activities of the school | Run the school |
| Encourage parents’ involvement in their individual children’s lives, education, class, and school | Force parents to participate in PTO and/or school activities |
| Provide feedback and suggestions for school programs | Set policy regarding school programs |
| Coordinate programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum | Define the school’s curriculum |
| Encourage/fund the increased exposure of students to technology | Dictate the technology platforms and/or software used by the school |
| Provide feedback/assist with increased awareness of school safety and security issues | Define or interfere with the school’s security program and policies |
| Organize fundraising efforts to support some additional programs, equipment, and services not covered in the school budget | Control the school’s budget |
| Support the educational goals of the school and assist with attaining those goals through parent and community volunteerism | Set the educational goals, testing requirements, or compliance factors |
| Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts to staff PTO functions and assist with school programs | Have jurisdiction or authority over school staff, teachers, and other employees |
| Stay aware of legislation and political issues that may impact education and schools | Endorse a particular political candidate or commercial concern |
| A LOT ! ! ! | DO EVERYTHING ! ! ! |